Periodontal | Gum Examination

Gum disease needs to be precisely investigated and documented before any treatment can start. Our periodontist (gum specialist) can then guide you on your next steps.

This involves making detailed records of the extent of the gum disease, areas of bleeding, any looseness of teeth, gum recession, and more.

When you have gum disease, even if you have an initial phase of treatment, you will need to have regular reviews with the gum specialist and frequent appointments with the hygienist as well as carefully looking after your teeth at home.

Gum disease needs to be precisely investigated and documented before any treatment can start. Our periodontist (gum specialist) can then guide you on your next steps.
This involves making detailed records of the extent of the gum disease, areas of bleeding,...

Often the first port of call, the first stage of treatment is usually to clean your teeth using ultra fine instruments, and teaching you how to look after your teeth.
This treatment is undertaken under local anaesthetic (a small injection in...

Where there are more persistent areas of gum disease or perhaps certain teeth that need further attention you will likely need a surgical procedure, also under local anaesthetic.
We will spare you the gory details here! However our in house specialists...

Sometimes your teeth are so worn down or broken that it is not possible to have them restored with a crown. On other occasions the gums around your teeth make look uneven and catch the eye when you’re smiling.
Crown lengthening...

Receding gums? Unsightly little gaps? Replica teeth such as implants and bridges looking gappy? Or perhaps you have a gummy smile that you don’t like?
Whether your gums have receded a little bit and you fancy making them look a little...

If your gums disease has been quite bad you may need a bone graft. This can help to stabilise loose teeth or improve the appearance of part of your mouth or gums.
It could be that you have a missing tooth...

One of the most important part of your visits to the dentist is your relationship with our hygienists.
Our hygienists will show you how to look after your teeth (and our fancy handiwork) better as well as keeping your teeth clean,...